crusade - křížová výprava

noun - a holy war or a campaign with a religious or moral purpose, typically undertaken by Christians in the Middle Ages to recover the Holy Land from Muslim rule

 

abdicate - odstoupit, zříct se (např. funkce), vzdát se (čeho)

verb - to formally give up or renounce a position of power or responsibility

usurp - zmocnit se, přisvojit si, uzurpovat

verb - to take or seize something, especially a position of power or authority, without the right to do so

 

dynasty - dynastie

noun - a family or group that maintains power for several generations

 

convulsion - křeč, záchvat, škubání

noun, technical - a sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles, often causing violent shaking of the body

essential oil - éterický olej, esenciální olej, silice

noun - a concentrated, volatile oil extracted from plants, used in aromatherapy and perfumery

 

blindside - nepříjemně překvapit, dát ránu pod pás

verb, American English - to give someone an unpleasant surprise (usually used in passive)

 

fluke - šťastná náhoda

noun, informal - a stroke of accidental good luck or an unexpected, fortunate event

 

toastie - zapečený toust, zapečený sendvič

noun, British English - a toasted sandwich

 

boneyard - smetiště, pohřebiště, odkladiště

noun, American English, informal - a place where old cars or planes are left

 

churchyard - hřbitov u kostela, hřbitov

noun - a small cemetery next to a church

 

coulis - ovocná omáčka (podávaná k dezertu), omáčka (na přelití pokrmu)

noun - a smooth thick sauce made from puréed and strained fruits or vegetables, often used as an accompaniment to dishes or desserts

 

support - podpořit, podporovat

verb - to provide assistance, encouragement, or resources to someone or something

flatter - přidávat na kráse, slušet, zkrášlovat, lichotit

verb - to make someone look more attractive or feel better about themselves

 

flatterer - lichotník

noun - someone who says nice things to make others feel good or to get something they want